@Brandon WoodFor a first deal, you did just fine.Someone, let's call him Joe, with more experience, knowledge of their market, buying power (including history of volume with property managers, contractors, agents, and title companies) can do a deal more efficiently than you can at this point.

If you are a cash buyer that is helpful but again, a good Realtor can provide comps quickly and efficiently.  

The lenders I talked to were more experienced in first time buyers and not overly motivated to work with me.

If you are not familiar with the concept it is in essence using your primary residence as a very efficient real estate investment -- check out @Craig Curelop awesome book on it. 

Don’t become a motivated seller.

Also, as said above, the houses you're buying for BRRRR are usually in awful shape and won't qualify for a regular loan. cash or equivalent up front is the most efficient way.  

He’s motivated and we are close on price.

Unsure what you mean about efficiency.

To make BRRRR work, you have to get a worthwhile property at a discount, and rehab it efficiently and economically.

But you also could lose his motivation to show up and do the work.